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In The NOCO

KUNC 1383 - How towns can be an ‘ecological trap’ for bears during a severe drought

KUNC's In The NOCO is a daily look at the stories, news, people and issues important to you. It's a window to the communities along the Colorado Rocky Mountains. The show explores the big stories of the day, bringing context and insight to issues that matter. And because life in Northern Colorado is a balance of work and play, we explore the lighter side of news, highlighting what makes this state such an incredible place to live.

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Publicado 10 sep. 2026

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How towns can be an ‘ecological trap’ for bears during a severe drought

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10 sep. 2026

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This summer was tough on Front Range lawns. Here’s why autumn is an ideal time to help your landscaping recover

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A lawsuit claims ski companies collaborated to inflate the price of ski passes

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08 sep. 2026

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Hundreds of miles from the ocean, the Butterfly Pavilion is helping to save a threatened coral reef. Here’s why

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04 sep. 2026

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A nuclear microreactor is planned for Aurora. How safe is the plan?

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03 sep. 2026

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The number of kids seriously injured in e-bike crashes is surging in Colorado. Here’s what doctors want you to know

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02 sep. 2026

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How political news on TikTok shapes young voters’ views, according to a CU Boulder researcher

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01 sep. 2026

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After a devastating accident, this Estes Park rock climber moved forward using lessons she’d learned from the sport

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Colorado voters comb through a glut of ballot questions during election season. How did we get here?

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27 ago. 2026

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Ancient dice played a fascinating role in North American commerce and diplomacy, according to a CSU researcher

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Wind or solar? A CU economist set out to determine which type of renewable energy is most beneficial

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25 ago. 2026

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Summer rainstorms helped cut water demand. But they're not enough to end Colorado's drought. Here's why

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21 ago. 2026

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Research shows aspen trees often slow the spread of wildfire. Should more mountain towns plant aspen groves?

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Colorado’s business climate is struggling. Can Gov. Polis, and an economic council, turn it around?

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Colorado gave women the right to vote before the rest of the nation did. A new exhibit explores that history

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How filmmaker Warren Miller channeled his love for alpine skiing into a new genre of sports film

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With 'Fat Marmot Week,' scientists hope to turn important marmot research into serious fun

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13 ago. 2026

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How Colorado artist R. Alan Brooks explores culture and politics using comics and graphic novels

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Long ago, Mexican workers helped build Colorado’s railroad. A unique exhibit highlights that work

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11 ago. 2026

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How soldiers from Colorado's Camp Hale transformed outdoor recreation – from gear innovations to ski resorts

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07 ago. 2026

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Soldiers who trained at Colorado's Camp Hale played a key role in World War II. A new exhibit explores their impact

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From low birth rates to fewer international students, here's why Colorado colleges are looking at an 'enrollment cliff'

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05 ago. 2026

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After years of failed negotiations, can a new federal plan for the Colorado River help states share the water?

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A new festival highlights Colorado's cinematic legacy – from 'Butch Cassidy' to 'Dumb and Dumber'

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31 jul. 2026

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Howelsen Hill helped shape Colorado’s ski culture – and Steamboat Springs’ Olympic legacy

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30 jul. 2026

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This is the oldest known photograph taken in Colorado. The story behind it is fascinating

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29 jul. 2026

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50 years ago, the Big Thompson Canyon flood killed 144 people – and changed how emergency managers operate

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28 jul. 2026

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Using weather forecasts to help fight wildfires? For this meteorologist, it's a typical day on the job

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24 jul. 2026

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Why Aurora’s mayor spends Friday nights sleeping at a shelter for the unhoused – and what he’s learned from it

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23 jul. 2026

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Annoyed that your electronic device is no longer supported? This Colorado consumer group wants to help push back

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22 jul. 2026

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Why some Colorado ski resorts are storing snow under a blanket this summer

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21 jul. 2026

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Treating postpartum depression with psychedelics? Why researchers say it may be effective

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17 jul. 2026

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16 jul. 2026

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For decades, this doctor has tracked the things that poison or kill Coloradans. Here what’s changed

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15 jul. 2026

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How to keep yourself healthy when wildfires pollute Colorado’s air

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14 jul. 2026

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Why news about the 2030 Winter Olympics caused heartbreak among some of Colorado’s top winter athletes

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10 jul. 2026

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Colorado recently got the majority of its energy from renewable sources for the first time. Here’s how it happened

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09 jul. 2026

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Why tiny teeth fossils near Colorado Springs might revise our understanding of early mammal life on Earth

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08 jul. 2026

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Some Colorado cities have had second thoughts about surveillance cameras used by police. Here’s why

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07 jul. 2026

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A new ‘Colorado Dream’ season explores defining moments from 150 years of state history

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03 jul. 2026

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The tools firefighters use to protect themselves in the worst of conditions

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02 jul. 2026

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This CU researcher set out to prove that moose are a native Colorado species. Here’s why it matters

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01 jul. 2026

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Colorado leaders are working to lower drug costs by importing medications from Canada. Could it work?

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30 jun. 2026

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Could a decision to allow chainsaw use in wilderness areas make Colorado’s wild places noisier?

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26 jun. 2026

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A unique partnership between Colorado farms keeps farmers markets stocked after a brutal spring freeze

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25 jun. 2026

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Scientists have a new strategy to remove an invasive fish species from some Colorado streams

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24 jun. 2026

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The National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge trains some of the best young musicians anywhere. Here’s how

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23 jun. 2026

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A new production by a Boulder playwright tells the true story of Black families pushed out of their homes

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19 jun. 2026

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Many Colorado districts are banning mobile phones during the school day. How's that going?

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18 jun. 2026

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Why Longmont leaders said no to massive data centers in town (before any had been proposed there)

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